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School Assembly S3E8: Getting your policies and procedures in place
School Assembly S3E8: Getting your policies and procedures in place

This episode of our School Assembly podcast is all about policies and processes. Which documents are the responsibility of the Foundation Principal? Is there a template that schools work from? Our Series 3 Notre Dame P-12 Principal Dan McShea joins us from Queensland to share some of the planning that goes on behind the scenes at a new school.

Research news: Body image and social media literacy
Research news: Body image and social media literacy

The Butterfly Foundation’s BodyKind Online Education program will be available to schools in early 2025. In today’s article, Head of Prevention at Butterfly Danni Rowlands discusses what the program is exactly, some of the results of the pilot evaluation of the program, and discusses how it supports a safer online experience for young people in Australia. 

Musica Viva Australia’s Education Program: Transforming classrooms with the power of music
Musica Viva Australia’s Education Program: Transforming classrooms with the power of music

Through interactive live performances, curriculum-aligned digital learning resources, and professional development workshops, Musica Viva Australia is committed to making music education accessible, engaging, and impactful for primary school students across the country.

The power of professional judgement
The power of professional judgement

In his first Teacher column Professor Martin Westwell, Chief Executive of the South Australian Department for Education, discusses a worrying trend in education and PISA 2022 evidence that ‘our greatest strength in education is the professional judgement of our teachers’.

Infographic: Sexual harassment of teachers
Infographic: Sexual harassment of teachers

A recent survey of more than 1,000 K-12 teachers working in Australian schools has found 47% (almost all female) have experienced sexual harassment within a school environment. Here we share the 6 key findings from the survey and some of the responses from participants.

School Improvement Episode 57: Professor John Munro on leadership for the provision of gifted education
School Improvement Episode 57: Professor John Munro on leadership for the provision of gifted education

In today’s School Improvement podcast, Professor John Munro explores leadership for the provision of gifted education. Drawing on themes from his book published by ACER Press, Leading Improvement for Gifted and Talented Students, Munro discusses what it takes to develop a vision, putting together an action plan, upskilling teachers and collaborating with the wider community. 

Student voice on engagement roadblocks in learning at school
Student voice on engagement roadblocks in learning at school

In this 3-part series on student engagement, Dr Amy Berry and Dr Kellie Picker are sharing insights from their study Student perspectives on engaging in learning at school. In today’s final instalment, the authors share 3 questions posed to focus groups participating in the study, and insights students offered on the topic of disengagement.

Research news: PISA 2022 insights – Australian students’ strengths in mathematics
Research news: PISA 2022 insights – Australian students’ strengths in mathematics

New PISA analysis by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) reveals the core mathematics areas where Australian students performed strongly, and where they are likely to need more help. The report also shares teachers’ views on teaching maths. Find out more in this article.  

Putting evidence at the heart of teaching and learning
Putting evidence at the heart of teaching and learning

'We’re committed to Quality Teaching, it’s in our strategic plan. We’re implementing with fidelity. That means taking it slowly, working with our champions, and doing it properly.’ We hear from several teachers and leaders at Chifley College, Shalvey Campus on the western outskirts of Sydney about their experiences embedding Quality Teaching Rounds in their classrooms. 

Infographic: Hopes for your child’s education
Infographic: Hopes for your child’s education

A national survey from Australian children’s charity The Smith Family has asked families about their hopes for their child’s school education. The top theme from responses was ‘good or improved academic achievement’, while 6% gave answers related to ‘affording resources and having access to opportunities’. Find out more in this infographic.